Barley Water Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. pearl barley
- 2 1/2 quart. boiling water
- 2 lemons
- 6 oranges
- Brown sugar to taste
Directions
- Put barley in a large saucepan, add in the boiling water and simmer over a low heat with the lid on for 1 hour. Squeeze the fruit and keep the juice. Strain the water from the barley, then add in the rinds of 1 lemon and 3 oranges. Add in sugar. Allow to stand till cool. Strain off the rinds and add in the orange and lemon juice. Keep refrigerated.
- This is a delightful and healthful drink. The British Royal family are addicted to barley water. The Queen usually drinks it in preference to wine.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2529g | |
| Calories 370 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 3% |
| Total Fat 1.34g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.27g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium 365mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 83.45g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 58% |
| Sugars 2.34g | 2% |
| Protein 10.59g | 17% |
